dung1 fong1 jan4東方人东方人
Jyutpingdung1 fong1 jan4
Yaledūng fōng yàhn
Definition
Asians; Easterners; people from the East.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to people of East Asian descent rather than the broader category of all people from the continent of Asia. It is often used in sociological or cultural discussions to contrast with Westerners. While not offensive, it is a formal descriptor that sounds slightly academic or detached in casual conversation.
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go3個goExamples
They are all Asians.
Do you think Asians are relatively reserved?
Related words
Common phrases
Asian face
Asian characteristics
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to people from South Asia or Southeast Asia, as it is almost exclusively associated with East Asian cultures in Hong Kong. Use 亞洲人 if you intend to refer to the entire continent.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
